Scientific manager of the project: Jurģis Poriņš,Riga Technical University (RTU).The aim of the project is to develop a prototype network of optical sensors of temperature and deformation fibers and smart concrete pontoon to ensure their structural integrity and monitoring of physical parameters. This interdisciplinary project has been carried out in research and innovation of fibre Brega grid (FBG) sensor networks, scattering sensors, signal processing and methods of assessing the technical condition of smart concrete pontoon structures. It aims to develop an advanced technology prototype and monitoring solution for the technical condition monitoring (SHM) of new and existing concrete pontoon structures. Simultaneously with scientific research, the project will provide practical solutions for industry by expanding the developed concepts and conducting laboratory tests of such prototypes of SCM. In essence, the project aims to equip smart concrete pontoon with an independent, real-time, monitoring system for the construction of pontoons, realizing it with FBG deformation and temperature sensor networks and mechanical tensile, bending and compression sensors. Dissemination of knowledge and experience through national and international innovation networks, as well as presentations and demonstrations to national professional organisations, interested end-users.The scientific research project will be led by a professional team of scientific experts from research institutes of Riga Technical University (RTU) from the Institute of Photonics, Electronics and Electronic Communications (IPET) and the Institute of Construction Engineering (ICE). It also includes cooperation partnership with concrete pontoon construction industry experts SIA PONT and optical fiber and sensor solutions experts SIA AFFOC Solutions.The scientific research project and its expected results significantly contribute to the goals set in the RIS3 Latvian Smart Specialisation and Growth priorities, especially in the fields of photonics and smart materials, technologies and engineering systems, as well as information and communication technologies. The project corresponds to RIS3 priorities 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7, which are described in more detail in the project section "Objective of the project". The relevance of the planned activities, objectives and tasks of the SMART-PONTOON project is also confirmed by the Latvian Telecommunications Association (LTA) - see the positive opinion in Annex 7.As regards the statistical classification of economic activities (according to NACE Rev. 2.0), this project contributes significantly mainly to the field of cable telecommunication services (61.1), as well as: Telecommunications (61); Other research and experimental development in the field of natural sciences and engineering (72.19), Manufacture of instruments and apparatus for measuring, testing, testing and navigation (26.51)The research categories of this project include industrial research (corresponding to Technology Readiness Level - TRL 4) and experimental development (corresponding to Technology Readiness Level - TRL 5).Based on the OECD Frascati Manual, according to the classification and breakdown by R&D fields (FORD), this study corresponds to the classification of engineering and technology, in particular engineering (2.1), electrical engineering, electronics, electronics, information engineering (2.2), as well as materials engineering (2.5) and other engineering and technology (2.11), thus the project is interdisciplinary. It will be led by the scientific manager of the project, leading researcher PhD Jurģis Poriņš from RTU.This type of project corresponds to an activity of a non-economic nature, because the scientific institution will be the main implementer of the project. In addition to the successful completion of the project, 2 industry partners (PONT and Affoc Solutions) will contribute to the project.Key project activities (work packs - WP):·WP1 FBG sensor network prototype development for concrete pontoon SHM (Q1-Q5);·WP2 Assessment of mechanical and long-term properties of materials for the used concrete mixture and final element model development (Q1-Q9);·WP3 Sensor network-based smart concrete pontoon development (Q3-Q12);·WP4Technology law enforcement (Q8-Q12);·WP5 Project management and dissemination of project knowledge and technology transfer Q1-Q12; ·WP6 Measures to ensure communication and visual identity requirements Q1-Q12;Work Packages (WP) are divided according to the CFCA classification of activities (see Activities) as follows: Feasibility studies: this category of research is not applicable to this project. Research involving at least one of the following research categories: fundamental research, industrial research; experimental development — WP1, WP2, WP3 Acquisition, validation and protection of technology law (intangible assets) resulting from the research carried out — Dissemination of knowledge generated during the